About Marseille

Marseille is a city full of art and culture and has many wonders to share with you.
With its 26 centuries of history, it combines tradition and modernity.

The city is deeply marked by its past and is constantly digging up the remains of all the cities that have been built on top of each other over the centuries. It takes the visitor on a journey that begins with its Greek and Roman origins and leads us past the medieval religious foundations, the 16th Century fortifications, the rich homes of the 17th and 18th Centuries and the many prestigious buildings erected in the 19th Century and right up to modern times and the great architectural achievements of the 21st Century.

The city has a wealth of monuments, places of interest and museums to visit.

2nd most populated French city : 860,363 inhabitants (according to 2007 figures)

The leading French urban community, Marseille Provence Métropole is a community of 18 cities with 1,200,000 inhabitants.

Surface area : 240 km2 including 100 km2 of natural areas.
Sea front: 57 kilometres including 20 km of Calanques.

Climate : 300 days of sunshine per year.
Average temperatures: Spring 19°C / Summer 25°C / Fall 14°C / Winter 12°C.

Twinned with 13 cities around the world : www.marseille.fr

Transport: 2 subway lines, 2 tramway lines, 1000 bicycles in 130 stations, 85 bus lines, nearly 10,000 parking spaces in 15 parking lots.

France's leading cruise port (705 000 passengers) and freight port (2010 statistics)

World Water Capital since 1996 – World water forum 2012 - European Capital of Culture 2013